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Ted’s Answer

My son has been a soccer referee since he was 14 years old. He is a competitive soccer player and so it fits well with the sport he loves anyway. It also pays well - $40 for a 70 minute game and you get to be outside. So, if you play or just love a particular sport, consider becoming a referee for that sport. You'll need some training and certification but it will be worth it. It will also show that you are responsible and will flex your leadership skills as well.

Ted recommends the following next steps:

Think about what sports you play or simply love,
Investigate refereeing opportunities in your area and referee certification programs and requirements
Sign up, get certified and go have fun (and make $$$)
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Miles’s Answer

Outdoor Seasonal Jobs -- Mowing Lawns, Shoveling Snow (Charge per hr/ Size of Yard), Lifeguard

Food Service --Bussing Tables, Washing Dishes, Lemonade Stands!

Caregiving -- BabySitting, Camp Counselor




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Sheila’s Answer

Hi Camille:

I admire your spunk at this age to want to work. Kudos to you! Below are a few tips for your consideration to help get you off the ground.

1) Car Wash (ie, charge a little more for SUVs and Trucks)
2) Baby-sitting
3) Dog-sitting / Dog-walking
4) Summer Camp Coordinator
5) House Keeper Helper (ie, family & friends)
6) Sunday School Teacher/Child Care Helper
7) Lawn Care (ie, racking leaves, etc.)

I wish you much success on your first job. You'll do great because you have the drive and motivation. :)

~ Sheila
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Kayla’s Answer

Any job that you can get your hands on. Future employers just want to see that you are hard working and motivated at a young age. If you already know what you want to do when you grow up you could try finding a job in that field but in general it can be hard to find a job as a 14 year old.

Some ideas are working at your local grocery store, babysitting, doing yard work for people in your community, bussing at a restaurant, or working retail. These are all jobs that require little experience and no specific age requirement.

If you don't have access to many of those types of opportunities and are looking to build your resume, volunteering is a great second option. It boosts your resume and can also be really fun and rewarding. Some volunteering gigs even have steady schedules like a job whereas others can be a one time thing that you sign up for on specific days your available so it can be really flexible if you have other time commitments.
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John’s Answer

Ted and Sheila said it best. Baseball ref and most manual labor tasks outdoors for neighbors. I used to mow lawns to pay for a snow blower, and then use the snow blower to clear the snow for my neighbors. I would then use that money for more tools and supplies to clear backyards and rake leaves. The cycle continued until I was about 17 and then I started to wash cars and paint houses. The jobs were rewarding and taught me that I did not want to do manual labor for the rest of my life.
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EmilyAnn’s Answer

It's really great that you're looking to get some work experience! For me getting a job early helped me learn to manage money and have real responsibilities, so props to you. I was in your position a few years ago - usually smaller businesses are more likely to hire young, first-time workers. When I was 14, I was able to get a job at a local arcade for a small wage, and all I had to do was ask if they hired employees under 16. The best thing to do is probably to ask around at some local businesses. Some may be willing to train and hire you. If not, others have had some really great alternatives to being hired somewhere.

If you're close to 16 by now and need a job, I would definitely wait since MANY more places will hire 16 year olds and you will have more options. Good luck!
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Karen’s Answer

Almost any job can be an opportunity to gain experience, build on your skills and begin to create a resume for the future. If there's something you're interested in, such as books, you might check your local library for openings. Organizations have different minimum age requirements so you may need to market yourself to neighbors or within your community.


Another option for gaining experience is to do some volunteer work which might be a stepping stone to employment. Let others know that you're interested in finding a job where you can gain experience and hopefully you will make a connection.



With every good wish!
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